Today, I heard about the growing threat of the hack-for-hire industry, particularly the Indian firm Appin and its alumni who have spawned numerous copycat hack-for-hire firms. The industry is described as a scourge that subverts legal and commercial processes, with each individual hack-for-hire incident being difficult to prosecute. This is a concerning issue that requires immediate attention, especially given the global nature of the industry and its use of private investigators and law firms as cutouts, making it difficult to prosecute.

Additionally, there is the filing of a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) complaint by the AlphV ransomware group against one of its victims for failing to disclose a breach. This highlights the potential for ransomware groups to apply more pressure on victims, and the need for companies to be aware of this new tactic.

The interview with Victor Zhora, the former deputy head of Ukraine’s cyber security agency, sheds light on Russia’s evolving tactics in cyber operations and its efforts to recruit cyber talent, particularly targeting younger people. This raises concerns about the intensification of cyberattacks and the need for heightened vigilance.

Furthermore, the news reports on new flaws in fingerprint sensors that allow attackers to bypass Windows Hello logins, as well as a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor distributing trojanized software in a supply chain attack. These issues highlight the ongoing and evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape that require immediate attention and proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Overall, these developments underscore the ongoing need for vigilance and proactive cybersecurity measures to protect against evolving threats.

Stay Well!